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>>57690182
I can confirm,
I started working power plants in June of 2000, the day after my 21st birthday.
I was a helper, to Millwrights and High pressure welders. At the age of 22, I got a raise and was making more money cutting sticks tube and cleaning bolts for journeyman than most parents in town.
I specifically remember being 22 yo, and B&W boiler makers were going to NY after my Florida Plant. But they would not go for less than 5K a week. This was with the Over Time, Double time and Per Diem of course.
This was in 2001 time frame.
I then went to welding school at night, for 2 years while taking a couple math classes. Certified 6G, Combination on boiler tube.
Was bored there, so started taking more math and physics.
Did my BSME and Minor in CS (Controls)
Everyone needs to learn a trade before going to college.